Living in the Virtue of Your Strengths

Significance is our talent focus today! People high in Significance are motivated and influenced by the perception of others. It’s virtuous for this talent to ask, “What is the legacy I want to leave behind?” This talent is a natural performer and loves the spotlight. They love being associated with successful people.

Join us on this week's podcast discussion and learn how the Significance Talent can help direct your team towar...

Command is our talent focus today. People high in Command are direct and decisive. It’s virtuous for this talent to ask, “Am I imposing my will or God’s?” before taking action. They bring emotional clarity to challenges and conflicts. They are comfortable in the driver’s seat.

Tune in to learn how this theme keeps the team on mission when confusion or indecisiveness threatens the goal!

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Adaptability is our talent focus today. People high in this talent react with immediacy. They’re willing to follow the lead of change and go with the flow. This person nurtures a spirit of hope and docility in a team amidst unexpected obstacles or change. This talent is often strengthened in codependent relationships.

Tune in to learn how this theme can keep the peace amidst the chaos.

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Welcome to this week's episode! In today's discussion, we delve into the intriguing realm of the Context Talent. People high in this talent are retrospective and appreciate the people and prior events that have gone before them. The Context Talent preserves the value of the intention of the original design in the past to preserve what is valuable in the present and future.

Join us as we explore the characteristic...

In this week’s episode, we talk about the Strategic Talent! This is one of the most common talents worldwide to find in your top 5.

People high in Strategic want to consider all of the possibilities so they don’t miss the best option. They find the best route to move forward with the end goal always in mind. They bring creative anticipation, persistence, and imagination to a team dynamic.

Virtuously, you consider the ultimate goal an...

In this week’s episode, we talk about the Includer Talent! All are welcome.

People with this talent are aware of exclusion and understand its repercussions. They bring a high level of tolerance and acceptance of diversity. They make room for everyone whether that’s on their team, in their social circles, or at their church. These people strive for integration and hate cliques.

If you don’t tame this talent, you may force others to pa...

In this week’s episode, we talk about Intellection! Thinkers, get ready…

People that are high in the Intellection talent are conceptual, deep, and solitary. To them, thinking = doing. A thought is an action. They bring a depth of understanding and wisdom to situations and often need time for reflection or meditation.

They love the theoretical because it is the precursor to the practical. These people are bothered by a thoughtless app...

In this week’s episode, we talk about Consistency!

When rules are ordered for the good, they can help us to grow in virtue. If this talent is not tamed, it’s easy to just blindly follow the rules. Virtuously, the balance will be: “Are these rules serving an intended purpose, or is modification needed?”

People with the Consistency talent are more interested in group needs than individual wants. They increase uniformity by br...

Do you see the glass half-full or half-empty?

In this week’s episode, we talk about the Positivity talent!

We’re joined by a number of people with this talent to explore the ins and outs of positivity. If you can relate, you are optimistic, hopeful, and fun-loving. You lift and lighten emotional environments. You also bring contagious energy and enthusiasm into any room you walk in. You’re known for living life to its fullest.

If this...

In this week’s episode, we talk about the Developer Talent!

People with this talent commit their time and energy to human growth. They are patient with the inexperienced and unseasoned, and get satisfaction from the growth of others. They love human potential and progress. (Think life coaches!)

If you don’t tame this talent, you may impose your own image of potential on the other. Your mindset will be: “My plan is best,” “You need me...

In this week’s episode, we talk about the Belief Talent!

Belief brings alignment with core values, vision, and purpose. People who have this talent love altruism and are set in their ways. They value stability, clarity, and conviction. These people often question the purpose and meaning of what they’re doing to make sure it aligns with the vision, which makes for a great leader.

If Belief sounds like a talent you have, you most likel...

In this week’s episode, we talk about the key to all relationships: communication!

People with the Communication talent are verbally expressive, connect with others through words, and love stories and storytellers. Virtuously, this talent understands both the need to share truth and the importance of having an audience open and willing to receive it. The vicious side might focus on truth without love, or do anything it takes to get ...

In this week’s episode, we talk about the Responsibility Talent.

A person who is high in this talent is dependable, loyal, and loves the respect of others. They are trustworthy to get things done, keep promises, and follow through on commitments. They hate disappointing others and being disappointed.

Tune in and learn the motivation behind the Responsibility talent theme and how to capture your thoughts to live your talents virtuousl...

In this week’s episode, we talk about all things Relator Talent.

Some have many friends, but you can't beat the depth of friendship that the Relator talent aims to find. People with this talent are genuine and authentic. They bring social depth and transparency to a team setting. They value close, caring, and mutual relationships, but often dislike the initial discomfort of meeting someone new.

The Relators in the world profess ...

In this week’s episode, we describe the Analytical Talent!

If the data is available today, get it in the hands of Analytical to ensure you've got decisions based on facts, not just feelings.

If you or someone you know is highly Analytical, you use a logical and objective approach to life. In emotional situations, you lead with reason. You love data, facts, and patterns, and may hate things that can’t be proven. The motivation fo...

In this episode, we explain the Deliberative Talent!

The Deliberative is a vigilant observer of potential risk and anticipates the things that could go wrong. They bring a thorough and conscientious approach to a team dynamic. People with this talent need time to listen and think before being expected to speak. They hate being rushed to make a judgment.

Tune in to explore what drives the Deliberative talent and how these people can m...

In this episode, we learn about the Maximizer Talent!

What's the ROI? Maximizers always want to get the most out of the resources that are present. They are committed to excellence, and bring a quality orientation by focusing on what is strong and managing what is weak. They have a tendency to be picky and rarely satisfied.

Tune in to explore what drives the Maximizer talent and how your Maximizers can take you from good to grea...

In this episode, we learn about the Arranger Talent!

Think of a coordinator. The Arranger is motivated by the best stewardship of resources to get something done.

People with this talent work effectively and efficiently through others and are comfortable with lots of moving parts. They bring flexibility and interactivity to a team dynamic. They also love initiating and managing necessary change.

Come and learn how to live a high Arran...

In this episode, we learn about the Harmony Talent!

As division surrounds our world, we need people with this talent more than ever.

They are calm and even-keeled, and they bring a peace-loving, conflict-resistant approach to finding common ground. People with high harmony love when others sacrifice their personal agendas to facilitate group performance. If this talent isn't tempered, they may become silent o...